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Biohacking with Brittany

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Sep 13, 2019 • 30min

How To Travel Like A Biohacker: Supplements, Nutrition, Fitness, Sleep Hacks, Grounding, Working Online, Nature Remedies, Daniel and Jeremy Zetouny

Daniel and Jeremy Zetouny are the brains behind Nature Remedies, an online wellness solution that combines high-quality content with innovative technology through a one-stop-shop for clients to have video consultations with leading consultants in the health and wellness field. Daniel and Jeremy are avid travelers and biohackers, with Daniel coming from a natural health background and Jeremy coming from the business field.  In this episode, we dive into travel health, including what to eat, which supplements are best and how to maintain an easy fitness routine while on the road. Daniel and Jeremy explain their tips and tricks, as well as their biggest struggles with creating a healthy lifestyle while traveling the world and working online.  We also discuss their marketplace platform, which is aiming to provide online health support, especially for travelers who have less access to healthcare professionals in their location.   We also talk about:  Fasting while flying Grounding to reduce jet lag Best stretches to do on the plane Sleep and travel hacks Resources: Nature Remedies Nature Remedies on Instagram Falling Fruit   For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram @biohackingbrittany Connect on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter through www.biohackingbrittany.com  Download my free Biohack Your Cycle one-pager 
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Sep 5, 2019 • 47min

What Is Medical Astrology? Esoteric Herbalism, Saturn Return, Epigentics, Subconscious Healing, Horoscopes, Natal Chart Readings, Elizabeth Clark

Elizabeth A Clark is a former biomedical researcher, who holds a Master of Science in nutrition and has been studying astrology for 20 years. After she healed from decades of chronic illness she began teaching her self-healing methods, which are a combination of evidence-based as well as intuitive sciences. She educated people on becoming the expert of their own body and spirit.  In this episode, we talk about combining the spiritual, astrology and medical worlds in order to heal from health issues and obtain optimal health. Elizabeth explains what medical astrology is and dives deep into Saturn returns, and what to expect for those of us reaching that time in our planet alignment. She also explains how she uses esoteric herbalism with her clients and the strong healing powers of herbs.    We also talk about:  The role of epigenetics Natal chart reading Self muscle testing Conscious and subconscious healing Resources: Work with Elizabeth Clark through the Self Healer Institute Elizabeth on Instagram Find out when your Saturn Return is   For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram @biohackingbrittany Connect on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter through www.biohackingbrittany.com  Download my free Biohack Your Cycle one-pager 
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Aug 29, 2019 • 50min

Optimal Health Begins In Your Gut: Ketosis, Resistant Starch, Carnivore Diet, Fasting, Orthorexia and The Right Nutrition For The Gut, Dr. Marcus Weller, Halcyon Biotechnologies

Dr. Marcus Weller’s is the CEO of Halcyon Biotechnologies, maker of natural nootropic supplements for brain health and performance. He believes biohacking is crucial to unlocking a person’s true potential and dedicates his life to helping others unlock their own. In this episode, we talk extensively about gut health, how it impacts every body system and is correlated to many of the common day symptoms people experience like brain fog, fatigue, mental health decline, mood irregularities and more. Dr. Weller explains the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, the best food sources of each and the crucial role of resistant starch in the diet. We also discuss the impact of animal protein, ketosis, and fasting on gut inflammation.   We also talk about:  The Carnivore diet Fasting for females Orthorexia Different types of fasts Resources: Halcyon Biotechnologies Nootropics website Halcyon Biotechnologies on Instagram Dr. Marcus Weller on Instagram Dr. Marcus Weller’s Biohacking Masterclass    For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram @biohackingbrittany Connect on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter through www.biohackingbrittany.com  Download my free Biohack Your Cycle one-pager 
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Aug 22, 2019 • 41min

Living With Anxiety by Creating the Observer, Implementing Specific Nutrition and Exercises, and Healing Guilt and Shame, Erika Straub

Erika Straub is a life coach for women seeking freedom from anxiety, perfectionism, guilt and body shame. A trained fitness expert, she incorporates body movement and exercises to help women tune into their bodies and boost their mental health. She feels most passionate about helping women transform and find their ground in a hectic world. In this episode, we chat deeply about anxiety, the causes, symptoms and how different it can be for women. Erika explains the parasympathetic versus sympathetic response and how to create space between daily stimuli and responding. We talk about the observer - an idea that you are not your thoughts or actions, but rather an entity observing your human self. She also dives deep into physical practices that can help release anxiety and tension in the body, including where women tend to hold onto negative energy.   We also talk about:  Ritual vs Routine  Guilt and shame  Journaling  Nutrition for anxiety Cycle syncing Resources: Erika’s practice and resources Anxious Female Erika on Instagram    For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram @biohackingbrittany Connect on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter through www.biohackingbrittany.com  Download my free Biohack Your Cycle one-pager 
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Aug 15, 2019 • 36min

Nootropics and Why They Are Gaining Popularity: Mushrooms, Smart Drugs, Caffeine, Daily Biohacks, Daniel Stone

Daniel Stone is biohacker, an adrenaline junkie and co-founder of Neuratech, a nootropics and human performance company dedicated to helping others optimize their lives and fulfill their potential. Having plenty of experience in the world of biohacking, nootropics, spirituality, personal development, and business, he continuously shares his lessons and passions through his company to improve the lives of as many people as possible. On this episode, we chat about all things nootropics: when and how to take them, who should and shouldn’t try them and the differences between the ever-growing variations on the market. Daniel also explains the difference between nootropics and smart drugs, and how each impacts the body differently. He goes into detail on his daily biohacks, sleep hacks, morning routine, and intermittent fasting.    We also talk about:  Eating low carb, high fat 24-hour fasts Guided meditations Biohacker’s supplements Resources: Neuratech Nootropics Neuratech Nootropics on Instagram Daniel Stone on Instagram   For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram @biohackingbrittany Connect on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter through www.biohackingbrittany.com  Download my free Biohack Your Cycle one-pager 
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Aug 8, 2019 • 43min

Biohacking Fertility: How to Support Your Cycle, Increase Pregnancy Chances, Monthly Cycle Syncing, Seed Cycling, EMF’s and Their Role in Fertility, Kayleen Tinker

Kayleen works in the world of marketing but her true passions relate to healing herself naturally from a decade of hormonal birth control and nutritional deficiencies. She is a biohacking advocate and loves exploring new ways to help her body feel and work better. She shares her healing journey through her Instagram, Grassfed, and Biohacked.  In this episode, we chat all things biohacking fertility and monthly rhythms. We explain cycle syncing and how Kayleen has found success with it. We discuss natural versus conventional birth control and the implications of both. Kayleen dives deep into how to increase your fertility and chances of getting pregnant through various biohacking techniques including blocking EMFs, red light therapy and nutrition.  We also talk about:  Leaving a vegetarian diet for the Bulletproof diet Seed cycling Infrared saunas  Fertility nutrition tips Resources: Kayleen Tinker on Instagram Bulletproof diet roadmap Defendershield EMF blocking gear Natural Cycles birth control app For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram @biohackingbrittany Connect on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter through www.biohackingbrittany.com  Download my free Biohack Your Cycle one-pager 
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Aug 1, 2019 • 36min

Choose To Be Healthy: Why Your Diagnosis Doesn’t Define You, Healing Trauma, Embracing Death, Demolishing Fear, Peter Jansen

Peter Jansen has over two decades of international experience in emotional intelligence and leadership coaching. He focuses on teaching how to understand emotions, human nature, and successful leadership through his coaching, books, radio programs, speeches, and training. We dive deep on this episode, as we discuss the traumatic physical event Peter had years ago that changed his life forever. He explains how you have to choose your own reality and to be healthy every single day to benefit yourself and your health in the long run. We chat about effective techniques for this, how to ensure you are healing from your own trauma or diagnosis and ultimately, how to be the healthiest version of yourself.   We also talk about: Healing with neurogenesis and mindset Reducing stress through neurohacking The pharmaceutical world Embracing death and fear Preventative health Resources: Work with Peter Peter on Instagram For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram @biohackingbrittany Connect on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter through biohackingbrittany.com Download my free Biohack Your Cycle one-pager    
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Jul 25, 2019 • 36min

Gut Health: Low-FODMAP Diet, Prebiotics versus Probiotics, Gut-Brain Axis, Leaky Gut, Intermittent Fasting, Healthy Gut Supplements, Floka, Vanessa de Waal

Vanessa De Waal is the founder and CEO of Flöka, an app that focuses on holistic female health, correlating health data to help better understand what is happening in the body and why. Her background is in psychology and it was her personal health journey that sparked her creating data science tools for wellness that is accessible anywhere.  Vanessa explains her health struggles, how the low-FODMAP (fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides and polyols) diet has significantly improved her health, what it is and if it may be right for you. We chat about getting the right probiotics and prebiotics for your gut and how to heal gut issues, especially leaky gut, through taking specific gut-focused supplements like l-glutamine, aloe vera juice, and magnesium. We discuss the impact of fat versus zero-calorie fasting on gut health and the gut-brain axis.   We also talk about:  Getting healthy bacteria from the outdoors Health benefits of pets Flöka: the best female biohacking app available Vanessa’s personal health story Resources: Flöka: Smart Holistic Wellness Flöka Instagram FODMAP outline   For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram @biohackingbrittany Connect on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter through www.biohackingbrittany.com  Download my free Cycle-Syncing one-pager 
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Jul 18, 2019 • 49min

Intermittent Fasting & Fitness: Getting the Best Results for Your Body, Optimizing Longevity, Training and Recovery, Natural Steroids, Cyclical Keto, Siim Land

Siim Land is an author, speaker and content creator who educates people on optimizing health and performance with nutrition, exercise, and other biohacks. Siim's written several books on ketogenic dieting and intermittent fasting, including his latest book Metabolic Autophagy.   We dive deep into combining intermittent fasting and fitness, discussing what type of workouts can be done while fasting and the different types of fasts to choose from for optimal longevity and the best physical results. Siim explains progressive overload for strength training, the difference between adaptation and recovery and optimizing rest days with hot and cold therapy. He also recommends specific supplements for training that can help produce results faster.   We also talk about: Cyclical keto and carb cycling Carb back loading How to break your fast properly Resistance bands usage Resources: Siim Land blog and books Siim Land Instagram   For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram @biohackingbrittany Connect on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter through biohackingbrittany.com Download my free Cycle-Syncing one-pager      
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Jul 11, 2019 • 37min

Cold Therapy 101: How, When and Why It Can Transform Your Mental Health and Mood, Wim Hof Breathing, Alternative Hot-Cold Therapy, Kiki Bosch

Kiki Bosch is a freediver, biohacker and certified Wim Hof method instructor who uses various cold therapy and breathing techniques to heal past trauma and obtain optimal health. Through embracing the cold, Kiki has been able to help her body and mind heal, and now teaches others how to do the same through her company, Disrupt the Comfort.   We chat about the ins-and-outs of cold therapy: how to get started, when to do it and why it is important for everyone to incorporate into their daily healthy habits practice in one way or another. We discuss the benefits and how it can help heal past trauma through cultivating a “be present” attitude. We also chat about how to mix cold therapy with heat, like saunas, and the physical benefits this can bring. Kiki describes how to use Wim Hof method breathing techniques for stabilizing moods and creating a healthier mental state.    We also talk about:  Cold water face dunks Who Wim Hof is Breathing techniques for sleeping Connecting to your inner nature Learning compassion through physical practices   Resources: Disrupt the Comfort Kiki Bosch on Instagram Wim Hof Method   For more Biohacking with Brittany: Instagram @biohackingbrittany Connect on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter through www.biohackingbrittany.com  Download my free Cycle-Syncing one-pager 

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